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DW52 MDW

2002 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW52 MDW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 104,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020

Eml light on

Near side rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 24 Sep 2020

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Eml light on

Near side rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 4 Oct 2019

Both offside tyres low in tread

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

nearside front tyre very low on tread

Fail 4 Oct 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Both offside tyres low in tread

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

nearside front tyre very low on tread

Pass 10 Oct 2018 98,643 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Offside rear tyre cracking and low on tread

Fail 10 Oct 2018 98,643 miles

Wheel bearing rough when rotated Offside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust bracket broken

Offside rear tyre cracking and low on tread

Pass 17 Oct 2017 95,295 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 95,293 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 91,249 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,767 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 82,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 79,555 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,832 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 71,768 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 67,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 67,514 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 58,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,240 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 43,145 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,308 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 27,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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DW52 MDW is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 66,967 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DW52 MDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DW52 MDW is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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The MOT history for DW52 MDW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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